Statue of Liberty Ellis Island with Pre-Ferry Tour
Start your adventure with a 30-minute guided tour of historic Battery Park, where your expert guide will also give you insider tips on making the most of your visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
With priority boarding, skip the long lines and enjoy a scenic ferry ride. At Liberty Island, explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Learn about Lady Liberty’s history and visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum.
Next, take the ferry to Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of immigrants. Walk in their footsteps and hear their stories with a self-guided audio tour of the Immigration Museum. 40% of Americans can trace their roots to Ellis Island!
Upgrade to a fully guided tour for a more immersive experience. Your expert guide will bring the history of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to life. Make your trip to New York unforgettable with this iconic experience.
Options
Guided Tour in English
Duration: 4 hours
Description: Guided tour with English-Speaking Guide of Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, with Priority Boarding.
What's included in Statue of Liberty Ellis Island with Pre-Ferry Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Battery Park
Guided tour of Battery Park & historic Castle Clinton, along with orientation to make the most of your time on Ellis Island - especially if choosing the option with Self-Guided Audio Tours. This portion of the day is with English speaking guide.
Liberty Island
Go through TSA and board the ferry to Liberty Island. If the pre-ferry tour option was chosen, you pick up your multilingual audio guide for Liberty Island at the kiosk once you get off the ferry & spend time touring the island with the audio guide. If the guided tour was chosen, the guide will give you a guided tour of the island in English, show you the best spots to take photos of the Statue of Liberty and give you some free time to explore.
Statue of Liberty
Take close-up photos of the Statue of Liberty and learn about its history. (Paid Admission is for Liberty Island - not access to the crown or pedestal)
Inclusions
- Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument
- Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island
- Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour option chosen)
- Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Priority Boarding to the ferry
- Ferry tickets to Liberty Island
- Ferry tickets to Ellis Island
- 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour
- Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
- Live tour guide inside Statue of Liberty Museum
- Live tour guide inside the Ellis Island Museum
- Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian and Arabic.
- Family friendly audio tours designed for children ages 6-10 are also available in the same languages.
- A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no alcohol, weapons or large bags are allowed.
- Depending on the queues, and time of year, any tour departing from 1pm onwards may not make it to Ellis Island before it closes for the day,
- Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
- Due to local regulations, the Statue of Liberty Museum, Ellis Island, and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum may not be open on the date of your visit
- February 2025 – Due to construction, priority boarding is temporarily suspended
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet Tour guide in front of Starbucks 15 minutes before the tour
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This voucher is your ticket for the tour, but not your ticket for the Statue of Liberty ferry. Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time as parking and transportation can cause delays. Tours depart on time and cannot be held for latecomers If you need to reschedule your booking within 24-hours of departure, please call the local operator (Attractions4Us) at +1 212 512 0515. Call center hours (EST) are Daily 9.00AM - 5.00PM; Emergency Hours 5.00PM - 8.00PM. There is a $30 per person rescheduling fee. Rescheduling is subject to availability. There are no refunds. The "Ferry Will Call" window does not have your tickets or reservations; only your guide does. Pick up your audio guide at the National Park “Audio Tour Pick-Up Here” desk upon arrival at Liberty Island. Pick up your audio guide for the Ellis Island Immigration Museum at the customer service desk inside the museum once you are on Ellis Island.
